I didn't realize this was really a UO anymore until it came up in conversation a few times IRL recently, but we will most likely homeschool this child. I'm not one of those people who thinks everyone should homeschool, or is anti-public or private school at all, and if our kids really needs to be in a traditional school for one reason or another, we'll do what is best for him. But DH and I were both homeschooled for various portions of our schooling, and we both loved it. I was able to do more as a homeschooler than I would ever have had time to do when I went to a regular school. We're going to live in a big city with nearly endless resources, so our child won't be denied the opportunity for sports or music or arts is we don't send him to a traditional school.
I was homeschooled too! From 5th to graduation. It was the best thing for me, honestly. I probably won't homeschool our kids, though. Unless, like you said, theres a reason they need to be one way or another.
@labby18 the show is definitely not for everyone and you are absolutely right it would cause PTSD. I couldn't even begin to imagine how that would affect someone who has a direct experience with the issues discussed on the show. So sorry you have had those experiences in your life. I don't wish that on anyone.
@mrsmarygs I didn't say I hate all sweets! I love coconut macaroons, donuts, danishes and pastries. But I don't like the other things I mentioned. Especially if it's just your run of the mill stuff like boxed cake, carton ice cream, etc. I want it to be something special if I'm going to eat it. I guess I'm a snob.
I don't have time to homeschool, as I plan on going back to work, but I would like my children to go to Catholic School rather than Public School. Most people throw shade at me for that. I'm Catholic, so it makes sense anyways, but also everyone has a uniform so no one will be picked on for their outfits/brand of clothes etc. I know the level of education will not be constrained or restricted by government policies or funding, resulting typically in a higher level of education. Also, one less after school activity (no CCD classes) as all religious education will be taken care of in school. I have more reasons than this. I just hope we'll be able to afford it. Most Catholic schools have military scholarships and other forms of financial aid if the specific school is too expensive.
I feel like this UO has maybe come up here before but I'm not sure. The last few days I have seen no less than 10 FB status' about "adulting" Im so over people using and saying that. I'm in my early 30's so most of my FB friends are late 20's -early 40's At that stage of the game why the hell do you need to brag to the internet that you did your laundry paid a bill and made a grocery list? In my house I call that "Stuff I do on a Tuesday"
I feel like this UO has maybe come up here before but I'm not sure. The last few days I have seen no less than 10 FB status' about "adulting" Im so over people using and saying that. I'm in my early 30's so most of my FB friends are late 20's -early 40's At that stage of the game why the hell do you need to brag to the internet that you did your laundry paid a bill and made a grocery list? In my house I call that "Stuff I do on a Tuesday"
Yes!!!!!!! I always think of that e card that says "you went to the gym, cleaned the house, and made dinner all in one day? How DID you do it?" Like seriously guys... get over it. Or here's a cookie or maybe a slow clap?
I feel like this UO has maybe come up here before but I'm not sure. The last few days I have seen no less than 10 FB status' about "adulting" Im so over people using and saying that. I'm in my early 30's so most of my FB friends are late 20's -early 40's At that stage of the game why the hell do you need to brag to the internet that you did your laundry paid a bill and made a grocery list? In my house I call that "Stuff I do on a Tuesday"
*hangs head in shame* I still talk about "adulting." Then again, I'm 24 and have only been out of college 2 years, and just got my first mortgage (and all the bills that come with a house) 3 months ago. So in a way I feel like I'm still getting the hang of adulthood.
I feel like this UO has maybe come up here before but I'm not sure. The last few days I have seen no less than 10 FB status' about "adulting" Im so over people using and saying that. I'm in my early 30's so most of my FB friends are late 20's -early 40's At that stage of the game why the hell do you need to brag to the internet that you did your laundry paid a bill and made a grocery list? In my house I call that "Stuff I do on a Tuesday"
I adulted on Sunday, forgot I adulted, spent 4 days looking for a pair of shorts only to find them in the last place I adulted. Adulting is apparently stuff I do on a Sunday.
I feel like this UO has maybe come up here before but I'm not sure. The last few days I have seen no less than 10 FB status' about "adulting" Im so over people using and saying that. I'm in my early 30's so most of my FB friends are late 20's -early 40's At that stage of the game why the hell do you need to brag to the internet that you did your laundry paid a bill and made a grocery list? In my house I call that "Stuff I do on a Tuesday"
*hangs head in shame* I still talk about "adulting." Then again, I'm 24 and have only been out of college 2 years, and just got my first mortgage (and all the bills that come with a house) 3 months ago. So in a way I feel like I'm still getting the hang of adulthood.
I am way more forgiving of the "adulting" stuff before maybe 26 or 27. When you're still starting out and getting on your feet, successfully entering the adult world is both scary and exciting, and I don't side-eye those posts at all. By your late 20's I expect people to have gotten the hang of it a bit. By your thirties if successfully doing what you're expected to do as an adult is a big deal, you're doing something wrong. Big stuff is still a big deal- like paying off your student loans or your credit cards, or finally getting that promotion you worked for.I will absolutely celebrate those wins. But I saw a woman boast on FB last week that she'd successfully shopped for and then remembered to pack all three of her kids lunches every day that week. Um...yeah. You're 37. I'd be embarrassed to admit that wasn't something I usually pulled off.
Every week this thread reminds me of how unoriginal I am because I can only think of my UO after readying everyone else's.
On the subject of milk and cereal, my UO is that the milk in the bowl after the cereal is gone is gross!
@dogdisnylovr I can handle it now (and I'm way better at estimating the cereal: milk ratio required now!), but as a kid, if there was milk left, I would add some more cereal to it (if it was a cereal I really liked, I would sometimes "accidentally" add too much so I would have to get more milk too lol). this also meant that the last bite was the crunchiest again, so it was like the dessert of my breakfast lol
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I saw part of it on the plane today and from what I could tel, it was WAY better than La La Land! (I fell asleep because travel and pregnancy both made me so tired--not because the movie was boring.)
After scrolling instagram for a few moments, I came up with my UO. Why must mothers post pictures or videos of their child crying or screaming or unhappy. I have a friend who does this and then says something about real life as a mom, or not always a perfect family. I mean I get that they are showing real life, but I'd rather see the perfect you. I see enough kids crying and throwing tantrums in stores and restaurants. I get that kids aren't always going to be happy, and my SIL posts family photos of my nephew still crying after the 100th photo. But posting a video every time your toddler has a melt down is just too much.
@mrsmarygs I always feel badly for those kids, because the internet is forever. In 10 years, those pictures will still be floating around for their friends or bullies or whoever to find. Not that every picture a kid is crying in is inappropriate to post, but some are, as well as pretty much any picture of your kid on the toilet, or naked. I think a lot of parents just don't think about future ramifications since the internet wasn't really a thing when we were kids.
@mrsmarygs yes. I have a cousin that does this. She tries for it to be funny, like "oh my kid is throwing a ridiculous tantrum." Instead though it turns into her kid crying over a real thing. Like yesterday it was her kid crying over her favorite pair of panties being accidently thrown away. Yes mild in the grand scheme, but it broke my heart because her poor kid was actually upset and had a good reason to be upset at 3.
@mrsmarygs That bothers me too. Oh its real life. Yea? So is me in pajamas with no makeup and unwashed bedhead laying on the couch because I don't feel like doing the dishes. But I don't post pictures of myself like that on fb, because.. no one wants to see that. That's not going to make someone else feel better about themselves.
Me: 27 years old DH: 27 years old Type 1 Diabetes since 2001, MTHFR hetero A1298T Dogs: Raider 4 yrs, Dex 4 yrs
Married in July 2014
TTC #1 since late Feb 2016
BFP #1 3/29/16 MMC: 5/5/16 BFP #2 7/6/16 SCH, D&C 8/4/16 BFP #3 12/26/16 EDD: 9/6/17 My Chart / My Diabetes/Pregnancy Blog My Type 1/TTC/Pregnancy Podcast: Juicebox Podcast Episode 118 A1Cs: 1/12/16 6.7% 5/25/16 6.0% 11/2/16 6.1% 3/22/16 5.8% 4/27/17 5.4% 6/13/17 5.3% "Sugar Fancy Tutu"
@mrsmarygs I do love the ones, though, where the parent explains the kid is throwing a fit because, for example, "He asked for a banana. I gave him a banana." Having a kid now that throws tantrums when I give him exactly what he wants makes me really love those photos/videos. I would never post one myself, but then again there is a grand total of one photo of my child on the internet.
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Me & DH: 32 Married 2013 Kiddo #1: Sept 2015 BFP: 1/19, EDD: 9/30
"I'm having fruit salad for dinner. Well, it's mostly just grapes, actually. Ok all grapes. Fermented grapes. Fine, I'm having wine for dinner."
After scrolling instagram for a few moments, I came up with my UO. Why must mothers post pictures or videos of their child crying or screaming or unhappy. I have a friend who does this and then says something about real life as a mom, or not always a perfect family. I mean I get that they are showing real life, but I'd rather see the perfect you. I see enough kids crying and throwing tantrums in stores and restaurants. I get that kids aren't always going to be happy, and my SIL posts family photos of my nephew still crying after the 100th photo. But posting a video every time your toddler has a melt down is just too much.
My sister once posted a video of my nephew throwing a tantrum, because when he's upset he'll get on the floor and just start rolling and it's kinda hilarious. Sometimes kids throw tantrums and sometimes it's funny. So those post I get.
@mrsmarygs I do love the ones, though, where the parent explains the kid is throwing a fit because, for example, "He asked for a banana. I gave him a banana." Having a kid now that throws tantrums when I give him exactly what he wants makes me really love those photos/videos. I would never post one myself, but then again there is a grand total of one photo of my child on the internet.
My personal favorite is "Crying because the microwave ate his lunch." Because my child cries every time I put his food in the microwave. Lol.
Also, this IS a thread for unpopular opinions hence my hate for wearing spaghetti strap undershirts in public. I'm totally fine with spaghetti strap type shirts that are meant to be worn as shirts, and are worn with a strapless bra or clear straps, but I think it's trashy when I see girls/women walking around in the shirts meant to be layering tanks with their hot pink straps falling down their shoulders. I don't think it's cute. And that's my unpopular opinion!
@mrsmarygs I do love the ones, though, where the parent explains the kid is throwing a fit because, for example, "He asked for a banana. I gave him a banana." Having a kid now that throws tantrums when I give him exactly what he wants makes me really love those photos/videos. I would never post one myself, but then again there is a grand total of one photo of my child on the internet.
My personal favorite is "Crying because the microwave ate his lunch." Because my child cries every time I put his food in the microwave. Lol.
Also, this IS a thread for unpopular opinions hence my hate for wearing spaghetti strap undershirts in public. I'm totally fine with spaghetti strap type shirts that are meant to be worn as shirts, and are worn with a strapless bra or clear straps, but I think it's trashy when I see girls/women walking around in the shirts meant to be layering tanks with their hot pink straps falling down their shoulders. I don't think it's cute. And that's my unpopular opinion!
I'd go so far as to say I don't even like them then.
They occupy the same garment space as sports bras in my brain: things I don't need to see.
@mrsmarygs I do love the ones, though, where the parent explains the kid is throwing a fit because, for example, "He asked for a banana. I gave him a banana." Having a kid now that throws tantrums when I give him exactly what he wants makes me really love those photos/videos. I would never post one myself, but then again there is a grand total of one photo of my child on the internet.
My personal favorite is "Crying because the microwave ate his lunch." Because my child cries every time I put his food in the microwave. Lol.
Also, this IS a thread for unpopular opinions hence my hate for wearing spaghetti strap undershirts in public. I'm totally fine with spaghetti strap type shirts that are meant to be worn as shirts, and are worn with a strapless bra or clear straps, but I think it's trashy when I see girls/women walking around in the shirts meant to be layering tanks with their hot pink straps falling down their shoulders. I don't think it's cute. And that's my unpopular opinion!
I guess my UO is that I think clear straps are just trashy looking. They're shiny, and no one is fooled! (And, as someone who came of age in the early 2000's, I can also attest that they are extremely uncomfortable.)
I have posted maybe 3 photos of my child crying on the internet out of the eleventy billion others..Im totally cool being side-eyed for it, he wasnt in distress or being punished. I think I captioned this one " I feel the same way about you getting older too " or something like that.
I don't like stainless steal appliances. They're over-priced dirt and finger print magnets.
The stainless fridge at the last place we rented was the bane of my freakin existence. That thing never stayed clean. I wanted to throw it out a window.
I don't like stainless steal appliances. They're over-priced dirt and finger print magnets.
The stainless fridge at the last place we rented was the bane of my freakin existence. That thing never stayed clean. I wanted to throw it out a window.
The house we rent now has completely black appliances, and I love it! You can still see finger prints, etc, at various light angles, but it's so much less obvious than stainless steel. I'd much rather have the black color than SS.
I love the word panties. I never thought I did until I heard my 3 step daughter call them panties or chonies. I think it's adorable. I hate the word underwear. I live out of leggings, but like lululemon thick leggings. The cheap see through ones drive me crazy.
I think it's really weird when people call pets their baby's brother or sister.
Nope, my dog is no where near the same level of family and love as my human child. Even as a lighthearted joke or cutesy saying.
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I don't like stainless steal appliances. They're over-priced dirt and finger print magnets.
This. We had our house built when I was pregnant with my first and we were so excited because it came with all the appliances! Woohoo.. stainless steel fridge, dishwasher, stove and washer and dryer. Yeah. Not so exciting with a toddler. I now hate stainless steel
@labby18 I too am not a fan of milk... and my dad is also from Pittsburgh so I definitely know that weird "melk" pronunciation you speak of.
Yeah and I was raised in VA and my mom is from a different country. I have a pretty effed up vernacular. I also was in speech therapy for like 7 years...hence why my accent(s) isn't as bad as it could be. But I'm so glad I don't say "warsh" lol
@labby18 I too am not a fan of milk... and my dad is also from Pittsburgh so I definitely know that weird "melk" pronunciation you speak of.
Yeah and I was raised in VA and my mom is from a different country. I have a pretty effed up vernacular. I also was in speech therapy for like 7 years...hence why my accent(s) isn't as bad as it could be. But I'm so glad I don't say "warsh" lol
Ahhh my grandmother says "warsh" she was raised in rural Virginia. Is this how they say it there? It's awful. And "warshington"
Re: UO Thursday 4/20
@mrsmarygs I didn't say I hate all sweets! I love coconut macaroons, donuts, danishes and pastries. But I don't like the other things I mentioned. Especially if it's just your run of the mill stuff like boxed cake, carton ice cream, etc. I want it to be something special if I'm going to eat it. I guess I'm a snob.
I don't have time to homeschool, as I plan on going back to work, but I would like my children to go to Catholic School rather than Public School. Most people throw shade at me for that. I'm Catholic, so it makes sense anyways, but also everyone has a uniform so no one will be picked on for their outfits/brand of clothes etc. I know the level of education will not be constrained or restricted by government policies or funding, resulting typically in a higher level of education. Also, one less after school activity (no CCD classes) as all religious education will be taken care of in school. I have more reasons than this. I just hope we'll be able to afford it. Most Catholic schools have military scholarships and other forms of financial aid if the specific school is too expensive.
June Siggy Challenge: Workout
On the subject of milk and cereal, my UO is that the milk in the bowl after the cereal is gone is gross!
BFP #1 June 2016: EDD 16 March 2017, MC July 2016
Re-started TTC Aug 2016
Started IF testing Nov 2016
Spontaneous BFP #2 January 2017: Rainbow Baby Boy September 2017
BFP #3 November 2018: Baby #2 expected August 2019
I get that kids aren't always going to be happy, and my SIL posts family photos of my nephew still crying after the 100th photo. But posting a video every time your toddler has a melt down is just too much.
Type 1 Diabetes since 2001, MTHFR hetero A1298T
Dogs: Raider 4 yrs, Dex 4 yrs
BFP #2 7/6/16 SCH, D&C 8/4/16
BFP #3 12/26/16 EDD: 9/6/17
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My Type 1/TTC/Pregnancy Podcast:
Juicebox Podcast Episode 118
A1Cs:
1/12/16 6.7%
5/25/16 6.0%
11/2/16 6.1%
3/22/16 5.8%
4/27/17 5.4%
6/13/17 5.3%
"Sugar Fancy Tutu"
Married 2013
Kiddo #1: Sept 2015
BFP: 1/19, EDD: 9/30
"I'm having fruit salad for dinner. Well, it's mostly just grapes, actually. Ok all grapes. Fermented grapes. Fine, I'm having wine for dinner."
Married: 10.15.16
DS BD: 8.20.17
TTC #2 1.1.19
BFP #2 7.3.19
EDD #2 3.13.20
Also, this IS a thread for unpopular opinions hence my hate for wearing spaghetti strap undershirts in public. I'm totally fine with spaghetti strap type shirts that are meant to be worn as shirts, and are worn with a strapless bra or clear straps, but I think it's trashy when I see girls/women walking around in the shirts meant to be layering tanks with their hot pink straps falling down their shoulders. I don't think it's cute. And that's my unpopular opinion!
They occupy the same garment space as sports bras in my brain: things I don't need to see.
Sorry, not sorry.
Thankfully, I'm not the boss of anybody else, so my opinion matters only to me.
June Siggy Challenge: Workout
Me & DH: 31 | Married: 5.4.13 | TTC: April 2016 | BFP: 1.8.17 | EDD: 9.13.17
DS2: EDD- 09.08.17
I live out of leggings, but like lululemon thick leggings. The cheap see through ones drive me crazy.
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3 Step Daughters [A-8] [E-6] [I-4]
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I think it's really weird when people call pets their baby's brother or sister.
Nope, my dog is no where near the same level of family and love as my human child. Even as a lighthearted joke or cutesy saying.
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